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Gilliam County
Arlington, OR
97812
97812 ZIP Code — Arlington, OR
Gilliam County, Oregon
ZIP code 97812 is located in
Arlington ,
Oregon ,
within Gilliam County .
It covers approximately 460.80 square miles and serves a population of
883 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97812
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $77,500. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 97812 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
883
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
460.80 sq mi
Water area
16.64 sq mi
Latitude
45.5463
Longitude
-120.3259
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.8%
58.1%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
34.1%
27.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
16.5%
12.5%
23.2%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.0%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$77,500
Median household income
$235,700
Median home value
$1,175
Median monthly rent
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 249 28.2% 18 and over 634 71.8% 65 and over 164 18.6% Median age 39.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Group Count % White 757 79.2% Two or more races 117 12.2% Hispanic or Latino 73 7.6% Asian 7 0.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.8%
58.1%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
34.1%
27.3%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
16.5%
12.5%
23.2%
Over $200k
2.6%
2.0%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.2% $10k–$15k 9.6% $15k–$25k 10.9% $25k–$35k 3.5% $35k–$50k 1.3% $50k–$75k 22.4% $75k–$100k 17.6% $100k–$150k 14.4% $150k–$200k 10.3% $200k+ 7.7% Median income $77,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $235,700 Median rent / month $1,175 Owner occupied 68.6% Renter occupied 31.4% Vacant 13.3% Single-family detached 68.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 27.2% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.91
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.6% 2000–2009 10.0% 1990–1999 19.4% 1980–1989 5.6% 1970–1979 14.7% 1960–1969 8.9% 1950–1959 13.3% 1940–1949 0.8% 1939 or earlier 21.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 11.4% 2 bedrooms 28.1% 3 bedrooms 44.4% 4 bedrooms 9.7% 5+ bedrooms 6.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.0% 1 vehicle 13.8% 2 vehicles 41.0% 3 or more 36.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.6% Electricity 65.7% Propane / LP gas 14.1% Fuel oil 5.4% Wood 10.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 133 42.6% Cohabiting couple 21 6.7% Male householder, no spouse 78 25.0% Female householder, no spouse 80 25.6% Households with children under 18 100 32.1% Households with seniors (65+) 101 32.4% Average household size 2.83
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.9% 23.4% Married 40.2% 48.8% Separated 0.0% 7.2% Widowed 3.6% 11.3% Divorced 16.3% 9.4%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.7%
Some college, no degree
27.3%
Graduate / professional
1.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.1% Bachelor's or higher 20.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 8.0% Kindergarten 20 8.9% Elementary school 134 59.6% High school 53 23.6% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
29.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Education & healthcare
10.3%
Agriculture & mining
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Public administration
3.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.5% Service 25.4% Sales & office 12.1% Natural resources & construction 16.4% Production & transportation 24.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.7% Government 12.6% Self-employed 6.9% Unpaid family workers 0.8%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.8% Carpool 14.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 6.6% Work from home 9.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.5% Retirement income 25.0% Supplemental Security 11.9% Cash public assistance 5.8% Food stamps / SNAP 22.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.6% High blood pressure 33.6% High cholesterol 33.0% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.5% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 27.3% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 8.2% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.2% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 20.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.3% Depression 23.1% Fair or poor health 16.1% Poor mental health 15.3% Poor physical health 12.0% No health insurance 11.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.8% Visited dentist 63.8% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 15.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 64 10.1%
Disability % Any disability 18.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 11.5% 65 and over 65.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 64.1% Public insurance 46.2% No insurance 5.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 851 96.4% Spanish 62 7.3% Other Indo-European 62 7.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 839 95.0% Born in same state 812 92.0% Born in different state 572 64.8% Foreign born 27 3.1% Naturalized citizen 44 5.0% Not a US citizen 14 31.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 90 10.2% French 60 6.8%
Ancestry Count % Italian 53 6% Polish 29 3.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.3% Internet access 97.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97812
What city is ZIP code 97812 in?
ZIP code 97812 is primarily assigned to Arlington, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97812 in?
ZIP code 97812 falls within Gilliam County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97812 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 97812 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 97812 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 97812 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 97812?
ZIP code 97812 has an estimated population of 883 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97812?
The median household income in ZIP code 97812 is $77,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97812 in?
ZIP code 97812 observes the PST timezone.
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